Edward Lewis Wallant

American writer (1926–1962)
Person human Q362615
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Edward Lewis Wallant

Summary

Edward Lewis Wallant is a human[1]. Born in New Haven[2], he… he was born on October 19, 1926[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on December 5, 1962[5]. He worked as a writer[6] and screenwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Edward Lewis Wallant was born in New Haven[2].
  • Edward Lewis Wallant passed away in New York City[4].
  • Edward Lewis Wallant was born on October 19, 1926[3].
  • Edward Lewis Wallant died on December 5, 1962[5].
  • Burial took place at Independent Hebrew Cemetery[9].
  • Edward Lewis Wallant held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Edward Lewis Wallant worked as a writer[6].
  • Edward Lewis Wallant worked as a screenwriter[7].
  • Edward Lewis Wallant's field of work was literary activity[11].
  • Edward Lewis Wallant's field of work was prose[12].
  • Edward Lewis Wallant received the Guggenheim Fellowship[13].
  • Edward Lewis Wallant is recorded as male[14].
  • Edward Lewis Wallant's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • The cause of death was aneurysm[16].
  • Edward Lewis Wallant's family name is recorded as Wallant[17].
  • Edward Lewis Wallant's given name is recorded as Edward[18].
  • Edward Lewis Wallant's given name is recorded as Lewis[19].
  • Edward Lewis Wallant's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[20].
  • Edward Lewis Wallant's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].

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Origins and Family

Edward Lewis Wallant was born in New Haven[2]. He was born on October 19, 1926[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6] and screenwriter[7]. Fields of work include literary activity[11] and prose[12], a literary form[22].

Recognition

Edward Lewis Wallant received the Guggenheim Fellowship[13].

Death and Burial

Edward Lewis Wallant died on December 5, 1962[5]. He died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was aneurysm[16]. Burial took place at Independent Hebrew Cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Edward Lewis Wallant include Edward Lewis Wallant Award[23], an award[24], in United States[25], founded in 1962[26].

Why It Matters

Edward Lewis Wallant ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]

Entities named for him include Edward Lewis Wallant Award[23], an award[24], in United States[25], founded in 1962[26].

FAQs

Where was Edward Lewis Wallant born?

Edward Lewis Wallant's place of birth was New Haven[2].

Where did Edward Lewis Wallant die?

Edward Lewis Wallant passed away in New York City[4].

What did Edward Lewis Wallant do for work?

Edward Lewis Wallant worked as writer[6] and screenwriter[7].

What awards did Edward Lewis Wallant receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Guggenheim Fellows database. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [23] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Edward, Lewis
    Field of work literary activity, prose
    Family name Wallant
    Country of citizenship United States
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